1997 Mazda Protege SE review from North America
"A great grocery getter"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just normal wear and tear.
General comments?
This car is boring to drive and utterly gutless.
It is, however, very reliable and good on gas.
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| Great car for the price |
| Maybe I just got one that was manufactured on a Friday? |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 207000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 12th October, 2003 |